• Human Resource Specialists

• Job Coaches

• Parents and Carers

• People with disabilities (pan-disability; physical, learning, mental health, sensory and hidden)

• Researchers and Academics

• Service Managers

• Social Inclusion Strategists

• Strategy and Policy Planners

• Support Employment Providers

• Vocational Guidance Councillors

• Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals

Location

Tullamore Court Hotel is within an hour and a half of Dublin’s international airport, just off the N6. Take the N52 south in the centre of Ireland. From the airport follow the signs on the M50 South.Take the N4 West exit, carry on this road for Sligo and Galway, turn left at Kilbeggan; and you are just 7 miles from Tullamore.

The Central location also means it is less than 90 minutes from Galway and Limerick, the Tullamore Court is situated on the Portlaoise road and just 5 minutes walk to the town centre.

The location in the heart of the Midlands is steeped in history, culture and places of interest. Tullamore itself is a vibrant and sophisticated commercial centre bustling with a young and energetic population. Known as the entertainment capital of the Midlands.

For further travel information check out the following websites:Train Travel – www.irishrail.ieBus Travel – www.buseireann.ieBy Car – www.aaroadwatch.ie/routeplanner

Introduction

IASE (Irish Association of Supported Employment) is a national voluntary organisation established in 1994 with the aim of promoting and developing supported employment throughout Ireland. IASE Currently receives core funding from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaelatchta Affairs under the white paper for voluntary services.

This year’s conference will be an ideal opportunity for delegates to learn, be inspired and motivated. The conference format will encompass keynote presentations, workshops and a market place/exhibition area for delegates to obtain information regarding services, opportunities and funding relevant to the disability sector.The conference objectives are as follows:

• To promote the rights of people with disabilities to access employment and a career of their choice. • To provide opportunities for learning, discussion & set challenges. • To develop the professionalism of Supported Employment by considering best practice, training & development and staff career development. • To share knowledge, experiences and expertise in Supported Employment. • Development of leadership within the Supported Employment sector. • Promotion of Supported Employment for other socially disadvantaged groups.

Who Should Attend

The conference will be of benefit to those looking at developing or improving employment services for people with disabilities and people who are disadvantaged in society.

• Disability Organisations

• Educationalists

• Employers

Accommodation

Accommodation special delegate rates are available at the Tullamore Court Hotel as follows:

Conference Accommodation: 1 night 2 nightsSingle €95 €170Per Person Sharing €75 €130

To Book Phone: 057-9346666

Alternative accommodation list available at:www.iase.ie or phone: 097 82894

importance in helping people reach their true potential in whichever walk of life they chose. John also appears regularly on RTE, writes articles for the Evening Herald and is regularly features on Newstalk.

James Mc Clean

James Mc Clean is employed as a Job Coach with Employment Response North West in Donegal. He is currently National Chairperson of People With Disabilities in Ireland (P.W.D.I.) and is its representative on the European Disability Forum. He is company secretary for the Donegal Centre for Independent Living, a member of the East Donegal Forum and a member of the North West branch of the Irish Association of Supported Employment.

Tony Donohoe

Tony Donohoe is head of social and education policy in the

Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC). Following a career in business journalism, Tony has worked with the Confederation for over 20 years in a number of roles including publications editor and head of research and information services. He took up his current position in 2006. IBEC is the national voice of Irish business and employers, and is the umbrella body for Ireland’s leading business sector groups and associations. It also provides a wide range of services to over 8,000 member businesses.

Feargal Quinn In 2006 Feargal Quinn agreed to be the Patron of IASE, best known for his excellent work developing the Super Quinn Group, he always honed in on two big things - food and customer service. The focus on customer service brought playhouses for customers’ children, feed-back groups and a host of other innovations for which in time Fergal Quinn became famous all over the retailing world. Superquinn was first in Europe to introduce a technology-based loyalty scheme, “super club” technology they sold to

David McWilliams

Economist, Journalist, Broadcaster and Best Selling Author

David McWilliams is one of Ireland’s most widely respected broadcasters and commentators, appearing on radio and TV as well as writing a weekly opinion column. His latest book the Generation Game is due to release in early September followed by a three part documentary series on RTE.David was nominated one of the Young Economic Global Leaders 2007. This honour is bestowed each year by the World Economic Forum to recognize and acknowledge the top 250 young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, their commitment to society and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.

David currently writes a column for the Sunday Business Post and author of the Best Selling book ‘The Popes Children’ – a unique and brilliant survey of Ireland today. He has a tremendous ability to chair or facilitate any event – using experience, humour and knowledge to keep any audience captured.

David has interviewed some of the most influential and thought provoking characters of our

but how we are going to create a just, inclusive and cohesive society based on the core values of justice, equality, fairness and compassion.

John Giles

John Giles is an ex professional footballer and a soccer pundit. John’s rise to soccer supremacy began at the very young age of 15 when he left his Ormond Square home and family to sign up with Manchester United, where he remained for 7 years. Following that, John signed up with Leeds United for 12 years and afterwards spent 2 years as Player/Manager with West Bromich Albion. During his football career John played at international level – an amazing 59 caps for Ireland. John’s career achievements are many with 2 FA Cup Winners, 2 League Championships, 2 UEFA Championships, and 1 League Cup Winners Medal. John was very much involved with IASE during the launch of the Job Shadow Initiative in April of this year and indeed is familiar with Job Shadowing through his football career and team mates. Support, coaching and mentoring come as second nature to John who realises their

age. From Henry Kissinger on America’s place in the world to Mikhail Gorbachev on love and loss, Rudi Guilianni on crime and to Hillary Clinton on the “great right wing conspiracy”.

John Lonergan

John Lonergan is a native of Bansha, Co. Tipperary. Joined the Irish Prison Service in 1968 and was appointed Governor of Mountjoy Prison in 1984. Also served as Governor of the top security prison in Portlaoise from November 1988 until May 1992. He is married with two grown up daughters.

His philosophy is that change, personal or otherwise, cannot be enforced on people, believing that real and meaningful change comes about through consent and agreement. He is convinced that the task for all of us is, first of all, to find the humanity in another human being and then to nurture it. The more a person becomes aware of their own humanity the more likely they are to treat others with respect. He argues that there is a direct link between crime and social and economic deprivation and believes that the task for all of us today is not the economy

Programmes on sexuality and the prevention of abuse, particularly in the area of disability.

Eoin Brawn

A native of Dublin, Eoin achieved great success in the recruitment industry in the 1990s. He developed new formulas and recruitment skills to become a “Big Biller” within the financial services markets in Dublin, London, Frankfurt and Bermuda. In 2001, he wrote 5 training courses based on his own experiences and today his training courses are recognised globally. During the last 6 years he has trained over 15,000 Recruitment Consultants in Ireland, UK, USA, South Africa and Australia. Eoin uses a very interactive style of delivery and is very successful at transferring his techniques and structures to an audience. He has completed over 12 years of research in the area of behavioural science / human communication and he provides the recruiter with an insight into controlling language and questioning techniques.

His Moodwatchers © course, which is aimed at helping people help themselves, has been delivered at numerous community venues throughout the north east and north west of Ireland. Staff working in the area of supported employment were first introduced to him at the 2006 national conference of the Irish Association of Supported Employment where he was a keynote speaker. He presented at the European Conference of European Union of Supported Employment in Belfast in June 2007. He wrote and delivered some of the mental health modules for Open Training College and the FETAC accredited mental health awareness course.Over recent months he has been working closely with the I.A.S.E. on various projects.

Rody Molloy

Director General FÁS Training and Employment Authority. Rody became Director General of FÁS – the National Training and Employment Authority following an open competition in October, 2000. He has a Masters Degree in Public Management from

companies in other countries. Fergal Quinn has also wrote a book about his business philosophy, “Crowning the Customer”, which has sold in several countries. In 1993 Fergal Quinn was elected to the Seanad as an independent member in the National University of Ireland constituency. Senator Quinn believes passionately in the Seanad’s role, and gives a lot of time to his duties there. He was re-elected in 1997, 2002 and 2007.

Shane Martin

Shane Martin is a psychologist with extensive experience of working with people with mental health and intellectual disabilities. Previously employed by National Learning Network (Part of Rehab Group) he now concentrates his efforts on the development and delivery of self-help psychology programmes for various client groups. He has been a guest speaker on depression and rehabilitation at universities in Northern Ireland and the Republic. He has made presentations on various mental health related topics at seminars in Europe.

Trinity College, Dublin.

Prior to his appointment to FÁS, Rody had been a career civil servant since 1973, serving in the Department of the Taoiseach, Department of Industry and Commerce, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Industry and Commerce and the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.

From November 1997, until his appointment to FÁS, Rody was Assistant Secretary General in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with responsibility for Corporate Affairs and Economic Policy. During this time he led a Change Management Programme in the Department as part of the Government’s Strategic Management Initiative.

Rody is a member of the Board of FORFÁS - the National Policy and Advisory Board for Enterprise, Trade, Science, Technology & Innovation and Vice Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Public Administration.

Siobhan Barron

Siobhan is the Director of the

National Disability Authority having previously worked in the Disability Equality Unit of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform where she worked on the development of the Disability Bill and the National Disability Strategy. She also represented the Department intergovernmental disability committees at international level including the Council of Europe and European Commission. Siobhan has worked in a wide range of policy areas within the Civil Service including childcare and social welfare.

Jim Gogarty

Jim Gogarty is a qualified Teacher and Social Worker with seventeen years experience in the field of Childcare, Health and Disability in Ireland and the UK. He has extensive experience of service delivery in residential and day settings and in delivering community based social work services to adults, children and families – with particular emphasis on disability and protection issues. Jim has experience in policy formation and practice development as well as assessment, auditing and reviewing and developing innovative Training

November 6th

7 – 9 pm Employer Briefing

Keynote Speaker: David McWilliams Author of “The Pope’s Children” & “The Generation Game” Master of Ceremonies: Senator Feargal Quinn, IASE PatronOther Speakers: Dermot Cunningham, IASE Tony Reilly, Job Shadow Initiative

November 7th

9.30 – 10.00 am Registration / Tea/coffee on arrival

10.00 – 10.15 am Dermot Cunningham Chairperson IASE National Executive WelcomeAddress

10.15 – 10.30 am John Giles ConferenceOfficialOpening 10.30 – 10.45 am Senator Feargal Quinn IASE Patron Howtoengageemployers

10.45 – 11.00 Tony Reilly Chairperson Job Shadow Steering Committee JobShadowInitiative

11.00 – 11.15 am Break

11.15 – 12.00 am IASE Annual General Meeting

12.00 – 1.00 pm Eoin Brawn Recruitment:Whatemployerswant?

1.00 – 2.00 pm Lunch

2.00 – 5.00 pm WORKSHOPS

Workshop A: DE Williams 3Presenter: Jim Gogarty, Gogarty Consultancy“IncreasingtheRiskofSuccess”

Following on from last year’s conference workshop on Risk Assessment, this workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and consider practical strategies which ensure that supported employment placements in the community can be maintained and developed.

Workshop B: DE Williams 2Presenter: Eoin Brawn“WinningWithWords”

Language Techniques in Telephone Sales – Learn how to market your service to employers on the telephone and how to handle objections using word association.

PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME

November 7th Cont.

Workshop C: Goodbody 1“PreventingaCrisis”

This workshop identifies strategies to deal with challenging behaviour and developing crisis support plans for individuals in the work place.

Workshop D: Goodbody 2Presenter: David Walsh“BacktoBasics”

Introduction to Supported Employment.This workshop is aimed at new comers to supported employment and will provide practical tips for day to day work with clients, employers, family members and with your supported employment team.

Workshop E: Goodbody 3Presenter: Shane Martin“WhatMakesPeopleHappy-AnintroductiontoPositivePsychologyanditsapplicationwithintheworksetting.”

Positive Psychology focuses on strengths rather than weaknesses, asserting that happiness is not a result of good genes or luck. Happiness can be cultivated by identifying and using many of the strengths and traits that we already possess including kindness, originality, humour, optimism and generosity. By calling upon our ‘signaturestrengths’ in the work place and in all the crucial

realms of life, individuals will not only develop natural buffers against misfortune and the experience of negative emotion, they will move their lives to a new, more positive plane.

Workshop F: Goodbody 4Presenter: James McClean “TheimpactofemploymentonJobseekersregardingtheirSocialWelfare,andHealthBoardentitlements.”

This workshop will enable Job Coaches and job seekers to identify the financial entitlements and responsibilities that employment may bring.

3.15 – 3.30 pm Tea/coffee servedoutsidebreakoutroom

Market Place LocatedinDEWilliamsRoom1 Over 20 exhibitors will provide a broad range of information relevant to service providers working with people with disabilities

Conference DinnerFollowedbyentertainment

November 8th

9.00 – 9.45 am Rody Molloy Director General, FAS FutureEmploymentServices forPeoplewithDisabilities

PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME

9.45 – 10.30am Siobhan Barron Chairperson, NDA (National Disability Authority) PublicSectorEmployment Quotas

10.30 - 11.00 am Dermot Mulligan Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment “TowardsaComprehensive EmploymentStrategy”

11.00 – 11.15 am Break

11.15 – 12.00 pm Tony Donohoe IBEC FutureEmploymentTrends

12.00 – 12.15 pm Leonie Hudson Director, IASE MyPersonalStory:FromJob SeekertoJobCoach

12.15 – 1.15 pm John Lonergan Governor, Mountjoy Prison BreakingTheCycleThrough Employment

1.15 – 1.30 pm Dermot Cunningham ClosingAddress

1.30 Lunch and Depart

IASE National Conference 2007

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Cancellations must be made in writing and will be subject the the following charge, based on the date of receipt of notification.1-4 weeks notice 75% of FeeLess that one week 100% of FeeSubstitutions can be made up to and on the dayPlease return Booking from on or before Friday October 27th 2007

Conference FeesIASE Members €200Non Members €220Discounted Rate €110 (individuals in receipt of benefits)

Early booking €180 for payments received by October 10th 2007

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